Research Programmes

We strongly believe that Action Research is the best way for classroom-based staff to develop their practice. We also believe that professionals should have the flexibility to investigate areas of teaching and learning which are both pertinent to their own context and of interest to them.

All of our classroom-based staff (which includes our Learning Support Assistants, Cover Supervisors and teachers) are working on self-set Action Research projects which are aimed at enhancing their classroom practice. We work closely with the University of Cambridge’s CamSTAR (Cambridge School Teachers And Research) group to design our Action Research Programme.

We also believe that the work carried out by individuals in our school in both classroom-based and leadership-focused research undoubtedly helps to improve our school. As a result of this, staff who wish to pursue research are supported, both through timetable release and financially. Several staff have recently completed master’s degrees, through the University of London’s Institute of Education, the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University. We are always keen to hear from colleagues who are interested in pursuing a Higher Degree.

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form is an academy within the North Essex Multi-Academy Trust and a company limited by guarantee registered in England &Wales (company number 7687474). Registered office as address above.